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If I Had A Hammer

The Weavers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for If I Had A Hammer by The Weavers

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
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Intro
|1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |1 2 3 4 |
Xx Xx | G      | D7     | G      | G      |

Verse 1
If I Had A GHammer,D7   I'd Hammer In ThG6e MorninGg
I'd Hammer In The GEveningG   All Over ThiAms Land D​
I'd Hammer Out GDanger,C   I'd Hammer Out EmA WarniCng
I'd Hammer Out GLove BCetweeGn All Of DMy Brothers
GAlCl G  D7Over ThisG Land    G​

Verse 2
If I Had A GBellD7   I'd Ring It In ThG6e MorninGg
I'd Ring It In The GEveningG   All Over ThiAms LandAm​
I'd Ring Out GDanger,C   I'd Ring Out EmA WarniCng
But I'd Ring Out GLove BCetweeGn All Of DMy Brothers
GAlCl G  D7Over ThisG Land    G​

Verse 3
If I Had A GSongD7   I'd Sing It In ThG6e MorninGg
I'd Sing It In The GEveningG   All Over ThiAms Land D​
I'd Sing Out GDanger,C   I'd Sing Out EmA WarniAmng
I'd Sing Out GLove BCetweeGn All Of DMy Brothers
GAlCl G  D7Over ThisG Land    G7​

[Verse 4] (Key Change To D, Holding Capo Ii)
Well, I Got A CHammerG   And I Got CA Bell  C​
And I Got A CSong ToC Sing All Over ThiGs LandG7​
It's The Hammer Of CJustice,F   It's The Bell OAmf FreedFom
It's The Song About CLove BFetweeCn All Of GMy Brothers
CAlFl C  GOver ThisC LaFnd C​
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for If I Had A Hammer?

The chords for If I Had A Hammer are: G, D7, G6, Am, D, C, Em, G7, F

What is the original key of If I Had A Hammer?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing If I Had A Hammer?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play If I Had A Hammer in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can If I Had A Hammer be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play If I Had A Hammer on ukulele?

Chord If I Had A Hammer can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in If I Had A Hammer?

If I Had A Hammer uses 9 chords: G, D7, G6, Am, D, C, Em, G7, F

What is the easiest way to play If I Had A Hammer?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was If I Had A Hammer released in?

If I Had A Hammer was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for If I Had A Hammer?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch If I Had A Hammer to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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